Come the summer of 2015, the New York Knicks are expected to be one of the most active teams in NBA free agency. They’ll have $26 million in cap space after signing their Top 5 draft pick, which creates the potential for Phil Jackson to land at least one star-caliber player.
Regardless of whom the Knicks are able to sign, it will be vital for Jackson to land the proper role players. That includes the occasional veteran who provides a bigger presence in the locker room than he does on the floor.
“I got to make a decision if I’m going to play and come back,’’ Brand said.